Paul Cotter Scores in OT as the Canucks Beat the Oilers 6-5 in the Opener
Edmonton rallied from a three-goal deficit to force overtime before Cotter's backhand sealed the victory for Vancouver in the season opener.
- On Tuesday, newcomer Paul Cotter scored twice, including the overtime winner at 1:58, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-5 season-opening victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.
- Both teams entered the season opener under new head coaches, with Manny Malhotra leading the Canucks and Mike Babcock coaching the Oilers for their debuts.
- Evan Bouchard recorded a hat trick and two assists for Edmonton, while Vasily Podkolzin added two goals, helping the Oilers erase a three-goal deficit to force overtime.
- While the Oilers outshot Vancouver 36-21, Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 30 of 35 shots to earn the win, while Edmonton's Tristan Jarry made 17 saves.
- The two teams will meet again Thursday at 7 p.m. in Vancouver, providing the Oilers an immediate opportunity to respond to the season-opening loss.
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"Tristan Jarry is the worst goalie to ever put on an Oilers jersey": EDM fans rip into goalie following OT loss to Canucks
Tristan Jarry owned up to his shortcomings in the Oilers' season opening OT loss to the Canucks on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old allowed 6 goals from 23 shots, and ended the night with an abysmal 0.
LOS ANGELES. Expected top team Edmonton Oilers against tipped bottom team Vancouver Canucks. It could only end one way considering that the night's premiere took place in Edmonton? Not at all. The guests won 6-5 after overtime. – This means that we feel that we can measure ourselves against good teams, says Henrik Sedin to Expressen.
NEW YORK. A first small shock is already a fact in the NHL. Jumbo-tip Vancouver won its opening game against star-studded Edmonton last night - after great drama. - It's a dream to start like this, says match hero Paul Cotter after the 6-5 victory.
Cotter's OT winner caps two-goal night as Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 to start season
EDMONTON — Paul Cotter capped a two-goal night with the game winner 1:59 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks got off to a strong start in defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Tuesday night.
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